Ramadan 1448
Ramadan 2027 in Niger
The expected start date, who decides it, and first-day sahur and iftar times across 1 city.
How Niger decides
Niger's religious authority looks for the physical new moon each month rather than relying on a fixed calculation.
The Conseil Islamique du Niger confirmed the crescent sighted in the Zinder region, setting Ramadan 1447 to begin 2026-02-18. Ramadan 1446 began 2025-03-01, alongside Mali, Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire.
Sources: https://nigerdiaspora.net/politique/ramadan-2026-au-niger-le-message-du-premier-ministre-ali-mahaman-lamine-zeine, https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2025/02/177749/official-ramadan-2025-begins-on-march-1-in-nigeria/
Past years
When Ramadan started in Niger in the last two years.
| Year | Ramadan started |
|---|---|
| 1446 AH | 1 March 2025 |
| 1447 AH | 18 February 2026 |
First-day Sahur and iftar times by city
Sahur end and iftar times for Monday 8 February 2027, the expected first fast. Each city page has the full month timetable.
| City | First-day Sahur end | First-day iftar |
|---|---|---|
| Niamey | 6:04am | 6:55pm |
Questions
When does Ramadan 2027 start in Niger?
Ramadan 2027 in Niger is expected to start on Monday 8 or Tuesday 9 February 2027, depending on the moon sighting.
Who decides when Ramadan starts in Niger?
The start of Ramadan in Niger is announced by Conseil Islamique du Niger.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Niger?
Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Niger is expected on Tuesday 9 March 2027.